cost

[firestorm]

whats the average cost of a dd race weekend

[Cranker V2]

whats the average cost of a dd race weekend

500 inc food beer tyres fuel plus 85 for friday practice. entyr fee about 220

[bally71]

i probs don't even spend that .. reckon donny only set me back about 300

entry fee + 40 diesel + 30 petrol + 25 tescos

[Cranker V2]

i probs don't even spend that .. reckon donny only set me back about 300

entry fee + 40 diesel + 30 petrol + 25 tescos

But i aint on a diet!

[dunlop0_1]

One competative year in DD = £10,000 :D trust me I know.

[Chaz]

One competative year in DD = £10,000 :D trust me I know.

And you're a cheap skate :)

[bradders]

I'd say £500 about right for what I spent incl test day, set of tyres avery 1 1/2 rounds

[skidlids]

My race budget is based on the following, been doing it for 14 years so have a good idea of my costs

Entry and Test/Track day
Race fuel
Van Fuel
Food etc
One Tyre
Zero Crash Damage
Oil degradation
Oil filter degradation
Belts degradation
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£540
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£540 X 8 rounds = £4320 for Season with Friday test/track day

Reduced by about £1200 if not doing test/trackday on the Friday as you also save on tyres, fuel and food

[SeeleyG50]

I'm with you Kev. Bang on. Just do it, don't think about it!

[bally71]

:lol: i've had the same tyres since my first race at oulton .. good for another two rounds and a couple of test days i reckon *chuckles to himself*

[skidlids]

:lol: i've had the same tyres since my first race at oulton .. good for another two rounds and a couple of test days i reckon *chuckles to himself*

I find I can sell my used ones on easier if they still look in good useable condition, putting the money towards new ones

Budget for buying 4 sets at £540 and then a couple of extra rears from the proceeds of used tyre sales

[bally71]

how much do used tyres fetch?

[ells]

I used to budget circa £4000 for a season. Generally I would miss one race due to work commitments / etc.

Tyres will go for whatever some will pay for them, I cant remember what the last one went for but would not surprise me to get around £30 / £40 for a rear.

Also dont forget to add in track days / servicing.

Mark
PS there is nothing wrong in using two sets a season if you are not running at the front

[848spence]

:lol: i've had the same tyres since my first race at oulton .. good for another two rounds and a couple of test days i reckon *chuckles to himself*

Chris clarke who runs at the front has had same tires on since beginning of the season!!!!:lol:

[DRR007]

I managed 3rd in the championship in 2010 on 2 sets of tyres. You can run at the front the the championship on a budget.... But it's hard work. ;)

[bradders]

I managed 3rd in the championship in 2010 on 2 sets of tyres. You can run at the front the the championship on a budget.... But it's hard work. ;)

Maybe old Diablos but not the Dunlops

[dunlop0_1]

I managed 3rd in the championship in 2010 on 2 sets of tyres. You can run at the front the the championship on a budget.... But it's hard work. ;)

12 sets last year Dean, and I know the young Mr Challis had at least the same. :o

Did it make a difference I don't know, maybe it was just in my head :roll: but I wanted to gain on or match the next guy ( Andy and Matt) in anyway I could.

[bradders]

Well I'm a little off the front and like I say..new rear every round and a front every second (by the Sunday races) as I'd often worn thru the wear indcators on the edge and the rear particulary was stepped

[Senna3]

:lol: i've had the same tyres since my first race at oulton .. good for another two rounds and a couple of test days i reckon *chuckles to himself*

recon you need to fit knobblys arfter donny :lol:

[DRR007]

Haven't tried the Dunlops so couldn't say but there were plenty of people behind me on new pirelli rubber while mine where on there 4th meeting. Not through choice I may add, I would have loved a new set every race but I couldn't justify the cost. The old tyres did get a bit challenging on the 4th outing.... Just added to the fun.

Easier to make B tyres last longer than A tho I imagine due to the power of the A's...... But again, I've never ridden a class A bike so I can't really say.

[bally71]

recon you need to fit knobblys arfter donny :lol:


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